Mumbai: After being served with a Income Tax notice, a video of Minister for Social Justice of Maharashtra Sanjay Shirsath smoking cigarette beside a bag full of cash has been taking rounds on internet. The minister was served notice after his wealth has increased by Rs 31 crore in five years.
Sanjay Raut Reacts To Video Of MLA Sanjay Shirsat
Shiv Sena (UBT) party leader Sanjay Raut had targeted Shirsath, referring to this video by tweeting the video where MLA Sanjay Shirsat seen sitting on a bed in a room. Also, a bag is lying in front of him. This video should be watched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. What is going on in the country? This video of a Maharashtra minister says a lot, Raut had alleged.
Viral Video Of MLA Sanjay Shirsat
MLA Sanjay Shirsath Reacts To Viral Video
MLA Sanjay Shirsath, while talking to reporters outside the Vidhan Bhavan, has responded to the viral video. While covering with ANI he admitted that the house seen in the video is his, he stated, "I am being deliberately targeted. It is the bedroom of my house. The dog in that video is also mine. I am sitting relaxed in my banyan. If there is money, there are cupboards in my house to keep it. Why would I keep money in a bag like this?"
MLA Sanjay Shirsat further stated that party members are being targetted and surveid. He also said that my house is always open for all to come have chai snacks and leave, party workers come and visit it could be someone working for them who did this.